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For thirteen years, astronomers have inferred only the presence of planets circling other stars. Now, they have finally spotted them with their own eyes.

 

In two papers published online today in Science, researchers report imaging four planets circling two other stars. Experts say this direct view could shed light on planet formation - and eventually even provide signs of alien life.

The three red dots orbiting the central blob are the exoplanets. 

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